Media Act

The State of Montana, Department of Commerce seeks a qualified research firm to produce an economic impact report on the state’s tax‑credit program mandated by the MEDIA Act. The contractor will develop a written analysis detailing the costs, benefits, and broader economic effects of the tax‑credit incentives, and will provide a cost‑per‑report breakdown that includes labor positions, tasks, and related expenses. The solicitation requires compliance with extensive state and federal terms, including UEI registration, NDA‑889 filing, and multiple certifications (equal‑pay, firearms nondiscrimination, AI disclosure). Offerors must submit a complete business information package, a detailed cost proposal, and qualifications documentation by the deadline. • Deliverable: a comprehensive written economic impact report on Montana’s tax‑credit program. • Scope includes detailed cost‑per‑report pricing, labor analysis, and task breakdowns. • Mandatory compliance: UEI registration, federal Form NDA‑889, trade‑secret affidavit (if applicable), and a series of contract‑term acceptances. • Evaluation will consider compliance, technical approach, cost proposal, and qualifications. • No buyer‑provided attachments; all specifications must be downloaded from the eMACS portal.